Fellow Swedish forward Larsson was a hero at Celtic for many years, as was compatriot Johan Mijalby.

He added: “I know Johan Mjallby very well and Henrik Larsson’s son well and I spoke to Henrik a couple of times. I know what the fans are expecting but Henrik was an amazing striker and they are very big shoes to fill but I promise will do my very best to do even a little bit of what he did.

“It’s a lot to live up to and I’m going to do my best.

“They just told me what a great club it is and it’s not for no reason that Henrik stayed for so many years. He was very much wanted in Europe, we all know that, because later he went to Barcelona and Manchester United, but he stayed because it was an amazing club to play for and that tells you all you need to know about Celtic.”

Guidetti couldn't hide his delight at sealing the move, with his path to the Blues first team blocked by the stellar array of talent at Manuel Pellegrini's disposal.

He added on Celtic's official site: “I was standing in a coffee house yesterday when I got the news and I was actually dancing because I was so happy. I really was buzzing.

“Everybody knows what a great football club this is, especially in Sweden when Henrik Larsson was playing there. It’s also a very well-known club because of the fans, who are so passionate and brilliant.

“Even the people at City told me about the European nights. They said it’s the best atmosphere in the world. People just don’t say that for no reason and it must be true because I’ve heard it from so many places.”